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Question 1Listening comprehension

You hear: "The train to Gifu leaves from platform three at ten fifteen." When does the train leave?

  1. At 3:15
  2. At 10:50
  3. At 3:10
  4. At 10:15 Correct answer.

Explanation

In English time expressions, "ten fifteen" means ten o'clock plus fifteen minutes, so the departure is 10:15. Numbers said in pairs after the hour give the minutes directly, not the hour, so the platform number must not be confused with the time.

Question 2Listening comprehension

A shop assistant says: "I'm sorry, we've just sold out of that umbrella." What does the assistant mean?

  1. The umbrella is on sale today.
  2. The umbrella is broken.
  3. The shop does not sell umbrellas.
  4. There are no umbrellas left to buy. Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase "sold out" means the entire stock has been purchased, so nothing remains available. It describes a temporary lack of goods, not damage or a discount.

Question 3Listening comprehension

You hear a student say: "I'll meet you in front of the library at noon." Where will they meet?

  1. Behind the library
  2. Inside the library
  3. In front of the library Correct answer.
  4. At the station

Explanation

The prepositional phrase "in front of the library" states the meeting place directly. Listeners should attach the location phrase to the verb "meet" rather than to any other building mentioned earlier.

Question 4Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "Please hand in your reports by Friday." What must the students do?

  1. Write a report during Friday's class.
  2. Give their reports to the teacher before or on Friday. Correct answer.
  3. Read a report on Friday.
  4. Collect reports from the teacher.

Explanation

"Hand in" means to submit something to a person in authority, and "by Friday" sets Friday as the deadline, including that day. The action is submission, not writing or reading in class.

Question 5Listening comprehension

You hear: "The museum is closed on Mondays, but it opens at nine on other days." When can you visit?

  1. On Monday only
  2. Any day at nine
  3. Every day except at nine
  4. On Tuesday at nine Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker excludes Monday and gives nine o'clock as the opening time for the remaining days, so Tuesday at nine fits. The contrast word "but" separates the closing day from the general opening time.

Question 6Listening comprehension

A friend says: "It's raining hard, so take your umbrella." Why does the friend mention the umbrella?

  1. To complain about the weather
  2. To say the umbrella is lost
  3. To suggest protection from the rain Correct answer.
  4. To ask to borrow an umbrella

Explanation

The word "so" introduces a result or advice that follows from the heavy rain, and an umbrella protects you from rain. The speaker is giving practical advice, not making a request.

Question 7Listening comprehension

You hear: "Could you speak a little more slowly, please?" What is the speaker asking for?

  1. A slower speaking speed Correct answer.
  2. A louder voice
  3. A shorter answer
  4. A different topic

Explanation

The adverb "slowly" modifies the verb "speak," so the request concerns the speed of speech. "A little" softens the request but does not change what is being asked.

Question 8Listening comprehension

A station announcement says: "The next train will arrive on platform two in five minutes." What information is given?

  1. The train will come to platform two soon. Correct answer.
  2. The train leaves in two minutes.
  3. The train is already at platform two.
  4. The train has been cancelled.

Explanation

The announcement combines a platform number, an arrival verb, and a time gap of five minutes, meaning the train will reach platform two shortly. "Next" signals a future arrival, not a cancellation.

Question 9Listening comprehension

You hear: "I was going to call you, but my phone battery died." What happened?

  1. The speaker could not call because of the phone. Correct answer.
  2. The speaker called but nobody answered.
  3. The speaker forgot the friend's number.
  4. The speaker lost the phone.

Explanation

"Was going to" describes an intention that was not carried out, and "but" gives the reason: the battery died. The call therefore never happened because of a phone problem.

Question 10Listening comprehension

A clerk says: "If you buy two notebooks, you get the third one free." What is the offer?

  1. Two notebooks for the price of three
  2. A discount on one notebook
  3. Free notebooks for everyone
  4. Three notebooks for the price of two Correct answer.

Explanation

The condition is buying two, and the reward is a free third item, so three items cost the price of two. This is a conditional offer, not a general giveaway.

Question 11Listening comprehension

You hear a woman say: "The concert was supposed to start at seven, but it didn't begin until half past." When did the concert start?

  1. At 7:00
  2. At 7:30 Correct answer.
  3. At 8:30
  4. At 6:30

Explanation

"Supposed to" gives the planned time of seven, while "didn't begin until half past" gives the actual start at 7:30. The word "until" marks the real starting point after a delay.

Question 12Listening comprehension

A man says: "I'd rather take the bus than walk in this heat." What does he prefer?

  1. Staying at home
  2. Waiting for cooler weather
  3. Walking in the heat
  4. Taking the bus Correct answer.

Explanation

The pattern "would rather A than B" expresses a preference for A over B, so the bus is preferred over walking. The heat is the reason for the preference, not an alternative plan.

Question 13Listening comprehension

You hear: "The library is next to the post office, across from the park." Where is the library?

  1. Behind the station
  2. Far from the post office
  3. Inside the park
  4. Beside the post office Correct answer.

Explanation

"Next to" means beside or adjacent, so the library stands beside the post office. The phrase about the park adds a second reference point but does not change the first relationship.

Question 14Listening comprehension

A teacher says: "You don't have to finish the worksheet at home, but you must bring it to class." What are students required to do?

  1. Do the worksheet during class
  2. Leave the worksheet at home
  3. Bring the worksheet to class Correct answer.
  4. Finish the worksheet at home

Explanation

"Don't have to" removes an obligation, while "must" creates one, so finishing at home is optional but bringing the sheet is required. Distinguishing these two modals is the key to the question.

Question 15Listening comprehension

You hear: "The film starts at six forty-five, so let's leave home at six." Why do they leave at six?

  1. Because the film ends at six
  2. Because the cinema is next door
  3. To buy snacks after the film
  4. To arrive before the film begins Correct answer.

Explanation

Leaving forty-five minutes before the start allows travel time so they arrive before the film begins. The word "so" links the early departure to the six forty-five start time.

Question 16Listening comprehension

A girl says: "My brother is taller than me, but I'm better at swimming." What does she say about herself?

  1. She swims better than her brother. Correct answer.
  2. She is taller than her brother.
  3. Her brother swims better than her.
  4. They are the same height.

Explanation

The comparative "better at swimming" is attached to "I," so she claims superior swimming ability. The height comparison belongs to the brother and should not be transferred to her.

Question 17Listening comprehension

You hear a shop announcement: "Customers are reminded that the store closes in fifteen minutes." What should customers understand?

  1. The store is already closed.
  2. The store will stay open all night.
  3. The store opens in fifteen minutes.
  4. They have a short time left to shop. Correct answer.

Explanation

A reminder that closing comes in fifteen minutes warns shoppers that little time remains. "Closes in" points to a future closing, not a past one.

Question 18Listening comprehension

A boy says: "I wanted to join the tennis club, but practice is on the same day as my piano lesson." Why can't he join?

  1. He has no tennis racket.
  2. His activities are on the same day. Correct answer.
  3. The club is full.
  4. He dislikes tennis.

Explanation

The scheduling conflict is the stated obstacle: tennis practice and the piano lesson fall on the same day. "But" introduces the reason the plan cannot work.

Question 19Listening comprehension

You hear: "The bus was so crowded that I couldn't get on." What is the result described?

  1. The speaker walked home instead.
  2. The speaker missed the bus because it was full. Correct answer.
  3. The bus arrived early.
  4. The speaker got a seat easily.

Explanation

The "so ... that" pattern links a cause, the crowded bus, to its result, being unable to board. "Couldn't get on" means the speaker was left behind.

Question 20Listening comprehension

A guide says: "The tour lasts two hours, and we stop for a short break halfway through." When does the break happen?

  1. At the very end
  2. Every two hours
  3. Before the tour starts
  4. About one hour into the tour Correct answer.

Explanation

"Halfway through" a two-hour tour places the break at roughly the one-hour mark. The total duration must be divided to find the midpoint.

Question 21Listening comprehension

You hear a speaker say: "Had I known the museum was closed, I wouldn't have taken the day off." What does the speaker imply?

  1. The speaker took a day off and regrets it. Correct answer.
  2. The speaker knew the museum was closed.
  3. The speaker will take another day off.
  4. The speaker visited the museum successfully.

Explanation

The inverted third conditional "Had I known ... I wouldn't have ..." describes an unreal past situation, showing the speaker did not know and now regrets the wasted day off. The result clause tells us what would have been different.

Question 22Listening comprehension

A woman says: "The restaurant isn't as expensive as I expected; the bill came to less than half what I'd budgeted." What surprised her?

  1. The food was poor quality.
  2. The restaurant was closed.
  3. The meal cost much less than planned. Correct answer.
  4. She had forgotten her money.

Explanation

The comparison "isn't as expensive as I expected" plus a bill under half the budget shows the cost was far lower than anticipated. The semicolon joins a claim to the evidence supporting it.

Question 23Listening comprehension

You hear: "Not only did she finish the report early, but she also checked everyone else's figures." What is emphasised?

  1. She did more than the minimum required. Correct answer.
  2. She only checked the figures.
  3. She finished late and ignored the figures.
  4. She refused to help her colleagues.

Explanation

The "not only ... but also" structure highlights two achievements, and the inverted auxiliary after "not only" signals formal emphasis. Doing both tasks shows effort beyond the basic duty.

Question 24Listening comprehension

A man says: "I wish I had taken the earlier train; now I'll miss the opening speech." What is his situation?

  1. He caught the early train.
  2. He is going to arrive after the speech starts. Correct answer.
  3. He has already heard the speech.
  4. He decided not to attend.

Explanation

"I wish I had taken" expresses regret about a past choice, and "now I'll miss" states the present consequence: arriving too late for the opening speech. The wish cannot change the outcome.

Question 25Listening comprehension

You hear: "The shop said the delivery would take three to five days, but it arrived the next morning." What does the speaker point out?

  1. The delivery was much faster than promised. Correct answer.
  2. The shop cancelled the order.
  3. The delivery was later than promised.
  4. The delivery never arrived.

Explanation

The promised window was three to five days, but next-morning arrival falls well inside and before it, so the contrast "but" marks the surprise of early delivery. The comparison is between promise and reality.

Question 26Listening comprehension

You hear a student say: "I'll meet you in front of the gym at four, unless it's raining - then wait for me inside the entrance." Where should the friend wait if it rains?

  1. At the school gate
  2. Near the bicycle parking area
  3. At the gym entrance indoors Correct answer.
  4. In front of the gym

Explanation

The speaker gives a plan with a condition: the meeting point is in front of the gym, but if it rains the friend should wait inside the entrance. Listening for the word 'unless' tells you which plan applies in the rain, so the indoor entrance is the correct place.

Question 27Listening comprehension

A coach tells the team: "Practice is cancelled today because the gym floor is being repaired, so go home and do your stretching there." What should the players do now?

  1. Come to the gym as usual
  2. Repair the gym floor with the coach
  3. Practice outside instead of inside
  4. Go home and stretch on their own Correct answer.

Explanation

The coach gives a reason (floor repairs) and then an instruction: go home and do stretching there. The correct answer follows the instruction, not the reason. Nothing in the message moves practice outdoors or asks students to help with repairs.

Question 28Listening comprehension

You hear a woman say: "I ordered the soup, but the waiter brought me the salad, and by the time it was fixed my friends had finished eating." What was the problem?

  1. The soup was too hot to eat
  2. Her friends left the restaurant without her
  3. The waiter forgot to bring any food
  4. Her order was wrong and arrived very late Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker contrasts what she ordered (soup) with what came (salad), and adds that fixing it took so long her friends had already finished. Both details together describe a wrong, very late order. The other options add events that are not stated.

Question 29Listening comprehension

A recorded message says: "Thank you for calling Sakura Dental. Our clinic is open from nine to twelve on Saturday mornings. For appointments, please press one." What is the caller told about Saturday?

  1. The clinic opens at noon
  2. The clinic is closed all day
  3. The clinic is open all day
  4. The clinic is open only in the morning Correct answer.

Explanation

The message gives Saturday hours as nine to twelve, which is the morning only. Listening for the exact time range is the key skill here. 'Nine to twelve' rules out both a full-day schedule and a noon opening.

Question 30Listening comprehension

You hear a man say: "I've been trying to fix my bicycle since Sunday, but I still can't find what's wrong with the brakes." What does he mean?

  1. He fixed the brakes on Sunday
  2. He has just bought a new bicycle
  3. He is not sure whether the bicycle is his
  4. He has spent several days without solving the problem Correct answer.

Explanation

The structure 'have been trying since Sunday, but still can't' shows a continuing effort with no result. The word 'but' signals that the problem remains unsolved. The other options misread either the time expression or the verb.

Question 31Listening comprehension

A woman says: "The train was delayed by forty minutes, so I missed the start of the meeting, though fortunately my manager had also been held up." What happened?

  1. Both she and her manager arrived late Correct answer.
  2. She arrived before the meeting started
  3. Only her manager arrived late
  4. The meeting was cancelled because of the delay

Explanation

The delay made her miss the beginning, and the clause after 'though fortunately' says her manager was also held up. Combining the two parts shows both were late. The other options ignore one half of the sentence.

Question 32Listening comprehension

You hear: "The course book is useful for grammar, but if you want to improve your listening, the online news clips will help you more." What is the speaker's advice?

  1. Avoid the online news clips
  2. Use the course book for listening practice
  3. Stop using the course book completely
  4. Use the news clips to work on listening Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker compares two resources: the book is good for grammar, while the clips are better for listening. The advice is therefore to choose the clips for listening practice. The 'but' contrast shows the book is not the best choice for that skill.

Question 33Listening comprehension

A tour guide says: "We'll spend an hour at the castle, then walk down to the river, where you can either take a boat ride or visit the market." What are the tourists free to choose?

  1. An hour at the castle or two hours
  2. Walking down or taking a bus
  3. The castle or the river walk
  4. A boat ride or the market by the river Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'either ... or' marks the choice, and it applies to the two activities at the river: the boat ride and the market. The castle and the river walk are fixed parts of the plan, not options. Listening for 'either/or' identifies where the choice lies.

Question 34Listening comprehension

You hear a student say: "Mr. Tanaka said the essay must be typed, but he didn't say anything about the length." What is the student unsure about?

  1. Whether the essay must be typed
  2. Who will read the essay
  3. When the essay is due
  4. How long the essay should be Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker separates what was stated (typed) from what was not (length). The uncertainty therefore concerns the required length. The 'but ... didn't say' pattern is a common way of pointing to missing information.

Question 35Listening comprehension

A man says: "I was offered the job in Nagoya, but the salary was lower than my current one, so I turned it down." Why did he refuse the job?

  1. He had already found a better job in Tokyo
  2. The pay would have been worse than now Correct answer.
  3. The location was too far from his family
  4. He disliked the interviewer

Explanation

The reason is introduced by 'because'-type logic: the offered salary was lower than his current one, so he declined. The comparison of pay is the decisive detail. Other motives are invented and are not supported by the recording.

Question 36Listening comprehension

You hear a librarian say: "Books borrowed before the holiday may be returned up to one week late without a fine, provided you tell us in advance." What must borrowers do to avoid a fine?

  1. Return the book exactly on time
  2. Pay half of the fine first
  3. Borrow fewer than three books
  4. Inform the library before the due date Correct answer.

Explanation

The condition attached to the fine waiver is 'provided you tell us in advance', so borrowers must contact the library before the deadline. The late return itself is allowed for one week. The key listening skill is catching the conditional clause at the end.

Question 37Listening comprehension

A woman says: "My sister talked me into taking the cooking class, and now I'm the one who cooks every night." What does she suggest about the class?

  1. It changed her daily habits more than expected Correct answer.
  2. She has stopped attending the class
  3. Her sister now cooks every night
  4. It was a waste of her money

Explanation

The phrase 'talked me into' means her sister persuaded her, and 'now I'm the one who cooks' shows an unexpected result in daily life. The humorous tone implies the change went further than she anticipated. Nothing indicates regret about money or quitting.

Question 38Listening comprehension

You hear: "The mayor's plan was praised by the committee, yet several members doubted that the budget could cover it." What is the committee's view?

  1. They approved the idea but questioned the funding Correct answer.
  2. They were sure the budget was enough
  3. They refused to discuss the plan at all
  4. They rejected the plan completely

Explanation

The sentence has two parts joined by 'yet': praise for the plan and doubt about the budget. The overall view is therefore supportive of the idea but worried about money. Listening for contrast markers like 'yet' prevents choosing an extreme answer.

Question 39Listening comprehension

A speaker says: "It's not that the museum is boring; it's just that we had far too little time to see it properly." What is the speaker doing?

  1. Complaining that the museum was boring
  2. Saying they saw everything they wanted
  3. Correcting a possible misunderstanding about the visit Correct answer.
  4. Recommending that the museum close earlier

Explanation

The pattern 'it's not that ... it's just that ...' explicitly denies one interpretation and replaces it with another. The speaker rejects the idea that the museum was boring and blames limited time instead. Recognising this corrective structure is the key to the item.

Question 40Listening comprehension

You hear a colleague say: "Had the client confirmed by Friday, we could have started on Monday; as it is, we've lost a full week." What does the speaker imply?

  1. The work began a week earlier than expected
  2. The team decided to cancel the project
  3. The delay was caused by the late confirmation Correct answer.
  4. The client confirmed on Friday as planned

Explanation

The inverted conditional 'Had the client confirmed ... we could have started' describes an unreal past, and 'as it is' states the real result: a lost week. Together they imply the late confirmation caused the delay. Listening for unreal past forms helps separate what did happen from what might have happened.

Question 41Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this short passage: "Kenji gets up at six every morning. He feeds his dog, eats breakfast, and walks to school with his sister. The walk takes twenty minutes." Why does Kenji get up at six?

  1. So he has time for his morning routine before school Correct answer.
  2. Because the walk to school takes twenty minutes
  3. Because his dog wakes him up at six
  4. Because school starts at six o'clock

Explanation

The passage lists several morning actions (feeding the dog, eating, walking to school), which together suggest he needs the early start to fit them all in. Nothing states the dog wakes him, that school begins at six, or that the walk alone requires rising at six.

Question 42Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this dialogue: Aya: Do you want to come to the library with me? Taro: I'd love to, but I have to finish my math homework first. What does Taro mean?

  1. He does not like the library
  2. He has already finished his homework
  3. He cannot go now because of homework Correct answer.
  4. He wants Aya to do his homework

Explanation

The pattern "I'd love to, but..." shows willingness followed by a reason he cannot accept the invitation at this time. "First" indicates the homework must be completed before he can join her.

Question 43Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this notice: "The school shop is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays." A student wants to buy a notebook at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. What should the student know?

  1. The shop is open until five on Fridays
  2. The shop opens again at 4:30 for late buyers
  3. The shop has already closed for the day Correct answer.
  4. The shop is closed because it is a holiday

Explanation

Friday is a weekday, and the notice gives 4:00 p.m. as the closing time, so 4:30 p.m. is after closing. The notice gives no special Friday hours, no holiday on that day, and no late-opening period.

Question 44Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this passage: "Last summer my family visited Gifu. We saw the cormorant fishing on the Nagara River at night. The birds caught fish while the boats moved slowly, and the fishermen held bright fires above the water." What were the fires used for, according to the passage?

  1. They were part of the fishing scene on the river at night Correct answer.
  2. They were used to keep the family warm on the boat
  3. They were signal fires to call other boats
  4. They were used to cook the fish the birds caught

Explanation

The passage describes the fires as held by fishermen above the water during the night fishing, so they belong to the fishing scene. Cooking, signaling, and keeping passengers warm are not mentioned anywhere in the text.

Question 45Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this dialogue: Mika: How was the school festival? Sora: It was great, but I was so busy I hardly saw any of it. What does Sora say about the festival?

  1. He did not go to the festival
  2. He saw every event at the festival
  3. He did not enjoy it at all
  4. He enjoyed it but had little time to look around Correct answer.

Explanation

"It was great" expresses enjoyment, while "hardly saw any of it" means he had very little chance to look around. The two parts together give a positive but busy impression.

Question 46Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this passage: "Our class is growing vegetables behind the gym. Each group has one small garden. We water the plants every morning before class, and we write down how tall they grow each week." What do the students do every week?

  1. They move the gardens behind the gym
  2. They record the height of the plants Correct answer.
  3. They give each group a new garden
  4. They water the plants before class

Explanation

The passage says the students "write down how tall they grow each week," which means recording plant height weekly. Watering is described as a daily action, not a weekly one.

Question 47Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this sign at a train station: "Please stand behind the yellow line until the train stops completely." What is the sign asking passengers to do?

  1. Stand on the yellow line while waiting
  2. Wait behind the line until the train has fully stopped Correct answer.
  3. Move to the front of the platform when a train comes
  4. Get on the train as quickly as possible

Explanation

The sign gives two connected instructions: stay behind the yellow line and wait until the train stops completely. Both parts must be followed together, so boarding is only expected after the train has stopped.

Question 48Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this passage: "Hana's grandfather makes paper lanterns. He cuts bamboo into thin strips, bends them into shapes, and covers them with strong paper. He says each lantern takes two days to finish." What is the first step in making a lantern?

  1. Cutting bamboo into thin strips Correct answer.
  2. Covering the shape with paper
  3. Bending the strips into shapes
  4. Letting the lantern dry for two days

Explanation

The passage lists the steps in time order, and cutting bamboo comes first, before bending and covering. Drying for two days is not mentioned; two days refers to the total time to finish one lantern.

Question 49Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this dialogue: Teacher: Your essay is good, but the ending feels sudden. Student: You mean I should add more to the last paragraph? Teacher: Exactly. What does the teacher want the student to do?

  1. Change the topic of the essay
  2. Rewrite the whole essay from the beginning
  3. Shorten the essay by removing the ending
  4. Extend the final paragraph of the essay Correct answer.

Explanation

"The ending feels sudden" suggests the conclusion arrives too quickly, and the teacher confirms the student's guess about adding more to the last paragraph. The rest of the essay is praised as good, so no full rewrite or topic change is requested.

Question 50Reading comprehension (short passages and dialogues)

Read this passage: "When I first joined the tennis club, I could not hit the ball over the net. My coach told me to practise my swing every day for a month. By the end of the month, I could play a full game. Now I help new members learn the same swing." What does the passage mainly show?

  1. The coach played all the games for the writer
  2. The writer was naturally good at tennis from the start
  3. New members teach the writer how to swing
  4. Regular practice led to improvement and then to helping others Correct answer.

Explanation

The passage moves from failure, through a month of daily practice, to playing full games and finally helping newcomers. That progression shows practice producing improvement and then a helping role.